Cool Shoes, Haute Looks: Five On-Trend Shoes To Wear Now

According to Marilyn Monroe, “give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world.” So let’s get going, ladies, in these five styles. Colorblock details kick it up a notch. Combat boots command attention. Rock sexy sock-inspired elements for lux layers or the transparent trend that let’s you wear your own glass slipper. The choice is yours, babe. Now let’s crush it.

Colorblock Booties
Colorblock boho steals the show. This chic statement shoe uplevels neutrals for an outfit that’s anything but bland.

TRY:
Windsor Burgundy Colorblock Tortoise Heel Boots ($25)
Jeffery Campbell Ark-Mid Snake Print ($220)
Aquazzura Embroidered Velvet Studded Bootie ($1500)
Combat Boots
Basic trend training starts with embracing nineties nostalgia. Pair with a baby doll black floral for grunge vibes, or make it modern with a fun color and cuffed jeans.

TRY:
Charlotte Russe Velvet Lace-Up Combat Boots ($25)
Dr. Martens Leona 7 Hook Boots ($160)
The Row Fara Distressed Lace-Up Boot ($1290)
Transparent
Use your illusion: transparent shoes make legs longer than ever. See-through to your soles; turns out Cinderella was onto something.

TRY:
Forever 21 Pyramid Stud Lucite Heels ($35)
Express Clear Heel Sandal ($80)
Christian Louboutin Follies Strass Mixed Red Sole Pump ($1195)
Over-the-Knee Sock Boots
Stretch your wardrobe options with over-the-knee sock boots. Pair with an A-line mini dress or a midi skirt to keep you warm, sexy, and head-turning.

TRY:
Nasty Gal Pull The Plug Legging Boot ($90)
Topshop Bellini Stiletto Over the Knee Boot ($95)
Fendi Rockoko Velvet and Metallic Ribbed Knit Thigh Boot ($1350)
Socks-n-Heels
For a naughty-nice look, wear this self-contained combo of socks and heels in one shoe. Pair with a cropped pair of jeans for subtle-sexy-whimsy.

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Aldo Halle Midnight Black Women’s Dress Boots ($110)
Bebe Sadie Knit Open Toe Booties ($159)
Gianvito Rossi Idol Mesh Open-Toe Bootie ($995)